August 8, 2013

After initially discussing giving Valley City State University and Williston State College presidents 6 percent raises and other presidents of state colleges and universities 4 percent raises, North Dakota Higher Education Board members decided on 5 percent raises for the Mayville State College and Valley City presidents and smaller raises for the other presidents.

August 8, 2013

The Frog Princess will be presented Aug. at the Valley City Audi Aug. 26, said Jenni Lou Russi, director theater at Valley City State University.
The musical play is being put on by Jason Smith, a Valley City High School graduate who runs mini theater camps for children in Chicago, said his sister-in-law, Karen Kringlie.
Tuition for the camp will be $80, and should be paid to Valley City Parks and Recreation.
The show will take place at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., with an audition planned for 1 p.m. Aug. 20.

August 8, 2013

The way in which people communicate with one another is continually changing with the advancements in technology, making it hard to keep up with it all. Facebook, Twitter, Skype, podcasts and blogging have revolutionized the way people keep in touch. Those who do not know how to use the technology often feel left out, Jennifer Pickard, director of local nonprofit group Elevate Within, said.
In an effort to teach people how to use the technology, Elevate Within is hosting a free technology support workshop this Saturday at the Valley City Eagles Club from 2-4 p.m.